52 ways to ignite your congregation-- practical hospitality
By: by Randy Hammer.
Publisher: Pilgrim Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Cleveland, Ohio
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780829818253
Subjects: Church marketing; Hospitality -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Church growth
Other titles: Fifty-two ways to ignite your congregation-- practical hospitality
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Anticipating first-time worshipers; title: Understanding your purpose; title: Writing a purpose/mission statement; title: Personal invitation; title: Friend day; title: Newspaper ads and articles; title: Newspaper inserts; title: Community visitation; title: Telephoning; title: Special programs and events; title: Outdoor banners; title: Attractive signage; title: Beautifying the church grounds; title: Door hangers; title: Cable television service ads; title: Ad in yellow pages; title: Positive answering machine message; title: Attractive, up-to-date website; title: Brochures; title: Mass mailings; title: Thirty special sundays per year; title: Supporting it all with prayer; title: Making people feel welcome; title: Visitor and handicap parking; title: Signs to direct newcomers; title: Handicap accessible facilities; title: Enthusiastic greeters; title: Clean, state-of-the-art classrooms; title: Top-notch nursery and quality childcare; title: Properly welcoming newcomers; title: Positive, uplifting, expectant worship; title: Enabling worshipers to sense the sacred; title: Ritual of fellowship; title: Verbal instructions for newcomers; title: Newcomer friendly worship bulletins; title: Celebrative and colorful banners; title: Offering excellent service music; title: Attractive, up-to-date bulletin board; title: Coffee/fellowship hour; title: Providing genuine, loving community; title: Seeing people return; title: Worship service that offers hope; title: Practical, interest-piquing messages; title: Registration pads; title: Connecting newcomers with others; title: Brief, follow-up visit by the laity; title: Hospitality gift; title: Letter or handwritten notes; title: Phone call from the pastor; title: Encouraging small group involvement; title: Sending the church newsletter; title: Utilizing an online midweek message; title: Assisting newcomers in exercising their gifts; title: Living the law of love; title: Staying true to your purpose statement.